Obituary of Luis A. Monroy

LUIS A. MONROY, of Manahawkin, formerly of Bergenfield , died on Tuesday April 21, 2009 at his home, at the age of 77. He was born in Colombia and came to the United States in 1960. Before retiring in 1999 he owned and operated Monroy Machine Company in Midland Park , NJ for over 27 years. Beloved husband of 56 years to Emma L. (nee Leon ). Loving father of Astrid Mamatz and her husband Dennis, Luis A. Monroy Jr. and Laurie Razen, Muriel Conway, Hamlet Monroy and his wife Veronica and Amilcar Monroy and his wife Maureen. Cherished grandfather of Tracy and her husband Tristan, Stephen, Brynn, Kelly, Tyler, Devon , Matthew, Christy and Lexy. Great-grandfather of Lucas. Dearest brother of Miguel Monroy, Carmen De Leon, Alvira Monroy and the late Yocasta Monroy and Amilcar Monroy. Luis is also survived by many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, April 25th, at Holy Trinity R.C. Church , 34 Maple Ave. Hackensack , at 10:00 AM. A private cremation will follow. Visiting will be on Friday from 2 – 4 & 7 - 9 PM. Memorial donations to the Deborah Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box 820 , Browns Mills, NJ 08015 or The Southern Ocean Co. Hospital, 1140 Route 72 West, Manahawkin, NJ 08050.would be appreciated.